Check any US car for open safety recalls and owner complaints in seconds, using live official NHTSA data. See what was recalled, why it matters, the free fix, and whether it is a do-not-drive or fire-risk recall. Smart before buying a used car.
Free and official. Recall repairs are always free at a dealer, for the life of the car, whoever owns it. For a VIN-exact check, use the NHTSA site.
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Buying a used car? Always run the recalls first, an unfixed recall is a free fix but a red flag the seller ignored it. A cheap OBD2 scanner reads hidden fault codes the dashboard hides, and a dash cam protects you after you drive off. This tool is information only, not a substitute for a professional inspection.Enter your make, model and year above to query the official NHTSA database, or look up by VIN on the NHTSA site. A recall means a safety defect was found and the fix is free at a dealer, whatever the car's age or owner. Worth checking before buying used and once a year.
Yes, free at an authorised dealer for the life of the vehicle, parts and labour, even if you are not the original owner and did not buy it there. Give the dealer the VIN and book it. Some recalls reimburse you if you already paid.
The most serious kind. Do-not-drive (park it) means it is unsafe to drive at all until fixed (e.g. some Takata airbags). Park-outside means a fire risk even when parked, so keep it away from buildings. This tool flags both if they apply.
A recall is an official confirmed defect with a required free fix. A complaint is an owner-filed report that may or may not become a recall. Lots of complaints about one part is an early warning, so we show both.